Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Meehan Going For It With Moore

Brian Meehan has secured the services of Ryan Moore for Theyskens' Theory in Saturday's Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile at Ascot.

Meehan's regular rider Martin Dwyer broke his left elbow and his right thumb when Red Lite swerved and threw him off in a race at Leicester on Monday.

Several high-profile mounts have become available and they do not come much better than Theyskens' Theory, who became the favourite for next year's 1000 Guineas by winning the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood.

"Martin's injury means riding plans for our horses in the major races at Ascot have been revised," the trainer told his website, www.brianmeehanatmanton.com.

"Richard Hughes will ride Happy Today in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes on Saturday and Lady of the Desert in Sunday's Diadem Stakes. Ryan Moore comes in for the ride on Theyskens' Theory in the Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile on Saturday.

"Martin Dwyer has been an integral part in this season's success for the stable and in addition has done an excellent job in the preparation of the Manton horses on the home gallops. All the staff and owners at Manton wish him a speedy recovery."

Titus Mills is another from the stable engaged in the Royal Lodge, but Meehan has not announced a jockey booking.